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If they are no longer used they will eventually fall from orbit and hopefully burn up in the atmosphere before hitting the earth.
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What would you do without satellites?
we would have to get info the old fashioned way. by gettin info from other ppl
What are manned satellites?
Satellites that are controled by someone
Which heavenly bodies revolve around a planet?
Satellites, can either be natural satellites (for example; Earth's moon), or man made satellites (for example; communication satellites).
Are moons and satellites the same thing?
Yes, if you are talking about natural satellites. Artificial satellites (spacecraft) are not moons.
How does the US protect its satellites?
We don't need to protect our satellites because their is not yet warfare in space where our satellites are.
What happens to old satellites?
Old satellites orbiting near the Earth eventually fall back into the atmosphere and burn. Satellites orbiting farther away stay in orbit indefinitely.
What are the uses of old satellites?
Old satellites that are in orbit and still powered continue to perform their function. Old satellites that have no power and are still in orbit have no use. Those that fall from orbit have no use as the are destroyed on reentry. Old satellites that have never been launched could be used as museum exhibits.
Why are satellites named satellites?
The term "satellites" comes from the Latin satelles("attendants", members of a retinue), by way of the Old French for "hirelings". Natural satellites are followers, or "hangers-on" to a planet in its orbit.
What planet has 21 satellites?
Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus have MORE that 21 satellites.No planet has just 21 satellites - unless your are reading from a very old text book.
What is the difference between weather satellites from communications satellites?
Wheather satellites are used to take close pictures of the earth . Communication satellites are used for communication. Ex(in the old days if you sent a letter from Canada to Russia it would take 25 days. Now you write in MSN, it goes to the satellite and to the reciever.)
When a planet or one of its satellites casts its shadow on another planet or satellite what happens?
you can see a shadow on the planet and its so cool
What are ring satellites?
No, because rings are not satellites, but the moons are satellites.
What are the names of mercurys satellites?
Mercury has no satellites.
What are the name of satellites of planet Mercury?
There are no known satellites of Mercury.
What are the satellites for mercury?
Mercury has no satellites.
Where do communications satellites orbit?
Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.
What country got the US interested in space?
The old Soviet Union. first with satellites, then with manned spaceflight.
